Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Orange Lime Dressing

Name: Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Orange Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5-6 cups mixed greens; 1 cup cooked quinoa ((red or white)); 1/2 cup fresh or canned corn; 1 cup cooked black beans ((seasoned with equal pinches sea salt, cumin, chili, + garlic powder)); 1/4 cup red onion ((diced)); 1 medium orange ((segmented)); 1/2 ripe avocado ((chopped)); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro ((chopped or torn)); 1/2 ripe avocado; 1 large lime ((juiced // 1 large lime yields ~4 Tbsp)); 3 Tbsp orange juice; 1-2 tsp sweetener of choice ((maple syrup, agave, cane sugar, etc.)); 1-2 tsp hot sauce; 1/4 tsp cumin powder; 1/8 tsp chili powder ((or sub extra hot sauce or chipotle powder)); 1 healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper; 1 Tbsp fresh minced cilantro ((optional)); 3-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

An easy, 30-minute Mexican-inspired salad with quinoa, corn, black beans, avocado, and a creamy orange, lime, and chili dressing! Healthy, delicious, and so satisfying.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:53:47 GMT